This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Airbus is creating a new Training and Flight Operations Campus in Toulouse-Blagnac for trainee pilots The facility, planned due to the increasing demand for trained workers in the airline services sector, will be able to accommodate 10,000 trainees annually, space for up to 12 Full-Flight Simulators (FFS) and 12 Airbus Procedure Trainers Virtual Reality (VR) and computer-based training “Integrated in our worldwide Airbus Training Services offering at 22 sites on five continents this setup will allow us to embed our attractive aviation personnel training offer into a state-of-the-art facility creating for our customers in Europe an unforgettable journey through a modern unique and immersive learning experience,” said Maia Kuilenberg The training centre will be the largest of 15 Airbus facilities All Airbus Training Services will be co-located into the one facility with teams from Flight Operations and NAVBLUE a flight operations solutions and services subsidiary There will also be office space for approximately 600 employees Airbus operates 43 full-flight simulators worldwide The company will be replacing an A330 FFS with an A330neo FFS and an additional A350 FFS will be placed at the new facility 25 Mar) announced its Summer 2025 schedule for Bristol with 35 routes including an exciting new summer route to Toulouse-Blagnac as well as extra frequencies on 18 popular summer holiday routes such as Lanzarote providing Ryanair’s UK customers with more choice and regular connections at the lowest fares in Europe This exciting new Summer 2025 schedule is underpinned by Ryanair’s 5 Bristol-based aircraft which represent a local investment of $500M While Ryanair continues to grow UK traffic and tourism regional connectivity and tourism is suffering under the new Labour Govt have bizarrely increased APD taxes on short-haul flights by £2 per passenger from 2026 damaging growth and making the UK uncompetitive This APD tax hike further penalises ordinary UK families travelling abroad on holidays and deters millions of potential visitors to the UK who will travel instead to countries like Sweden who are abolishing aviation taxes or are reducing airport fees to stimulate growth The anti-growth increase in UK APD is damaging tourism and economic growth in the UK regions and Ryanair continues to call on Rachel Reeves to immediately abolish this APD tax – a move that would deliver immediate and much needed growth across the regions “We are pleased to announce our Summer 2025 schedule for Bristol with 35 routes including and exciting new route to Toulouse-Blagnac as well as extra frequencies to 18 other popular summer holiday destinations like Lanzarote giving UK citizens/visitors even more choice at the lowest fares in Europe While this is great news for UK passengers looking to get away to soak up some sun this summer Ryanair could be growing more rapidly to/from the UK but Rachel Reeves’ bizarre decision to raise APD taxes by £2 per passenger damages these growth prospects they should abolish their penal and damaging APD tax which makes the UK uncompetitive when EU countries like Hungary Sweden and regions in Italy are abolishing aviation taxes today (1st August) celebrated the first flight from Prague to Paphos while on Monday (3rd August) it will launch a twice weekly service to Kosice both as part of its extended Summer 2020 schedule Ryanair has launched a seat sale with fares from 729 Kc for travel to Kosice and from 759 Kc to Paphos which must be booked by Wednesday (5th August) Low-cost carrier EasyJet has announced that it will be closing its base at Toulouse-Blagnac airport after 10 years.  The airline confirmed that it would no longer use the airport as a base for two of its aircraft citing a slow post-Covid recovery and the current economic situation.  The two planes will be removed from Toulouse-Blagnac in spring 2025 They will be transferred to Nantes and Lyon airports.  the airline said it would be maintaining flight routes to and from the airport It is currently not known if any services will be cancelled due to the base closure but the airline said “is committed to continuing to serve Toulouse as a destination and to offering flights to Toulouse connecting the city to major destinations in France and internationally.” EasyJet runs two UK-Toulouse services to London and Bristol however the majority of its traffic at the airport comes from domestic French flights.  The continuation of services after the base closes makes this case different to the imminent exit of Ryanair from Bordeaux-Mérignac airport The Irish low-cost carrier is ending all flights to and from the city in October 2024 and is leaving Bordeaux due to a row over basing fees Read more: Bordeaux airport: ‘Ryanair pulling out was our worst-case scenario’ The EasyJet announcement means 125 staff based at the airport will no longer be able to work there The company has offered all of these employees a relocation package to other French airports where EasyJet operates EasyJet confirmed further changes to its operations in France are on the way.  The company is planning “the transfer of an aircraft from Paris Charles de Gaulle [Roissy] to Paris Orly and a limited voluntary redundancy plan for cabin crew at three of the airline's French bases,” said Bertrand Godinot “Our proposal does not include any forced redundancies,” he added however the company hopes around 30 out of the 1,800 current employees in the country will be moved on.  EasyJet currently operates six other bases alongside the one in Toulouse - Paris Orly It is currently unknown which bases are set to be affected by redundancy plans the company is seeing increased traffic in France and predicts an increase in passenger numbers in the country by around 5% this winter It is the second largest airline in France.  The prefectural ban is set to remain in place until at least December 31 The geographical spread of Canadian nationals follows a similar pattern to Americans Her body was found outside initial search area by a walker over the weekend The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden such as Uber and Bolt mobilised to block portions of the Toulouse ring road and area around the Toulouse-Blagnac airport on Tuesday morning known in France as chauffeurs de VTC ('Véhicule de Tourisme avec Chauffeur' or sometimes 'Voiture de Transport avec Chauffeur') - started their protest on Monday They are on their second day of an opération escargot - a rolling roadblock - and the mobilisation is expected to continue on Wednesday Traffic is expected to be particularly slow in the northwest of Toulouse throughout the morning the VTC drivers at Toulouse-Blagnac airport would stay in the area throughout the day but the airport should still remain accessible even if there are significant slowdowns on the nearby roads Some protests were also expected near the Matabiau railway station Anyone with a flight to catch is advised to allow extra time if driving to the airport Public transport links between Toulouse and its airport are unaffected You can see live traffic updates in Toulouse on the Bison Futé website HERE Unions representing VTC drivers in Toulouse and a decrease of accreditations for new drivers so that there is less competition between them Many drivers have complained that even though they are supposed to earn at least €1 per kilometer this is often not respected and many find themselves driving at a loss VTC drivers - which includes all private ride companies such as Uber But unlike standard taxis they do not have a sign on top of their vehicles and they only take advance reservations for rides offering a fixed price for the entire ride (regardless of traffic) Please log in here to leave a comment and with it the long-awaited opening of Blagnac's Christmas market considered one of the finest in the region Christmas spirit hovers over Occitanie! While Toulouse is no stranger to Christmas markets neighboring Blagnac has one that’s well worth a visit With its 75 adorable wooden chalets and a host of activities this large Christmas market is one of the must-sees of the cold season Toulouse Secret tells you more about the magical Blagnac Christmas Market 60,000 people strolled down the aisles lined with 75 wooden chalets And this year’s Christmas market is set to be no exception Adults love the festive season, but youngsters are no strangers to the magic of Christmas. The Blagnac Christmas market offers a wide range of activities for children where children can drop off their precious gift lists this Christmas market will only last 5 days from December 4 to 8 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The first Concorde took off from here in 1969 Both planes are among those on display at the nearby Aeroscopia museum next door to Airbus headquarters (which you can also tour) at the northern tip of the airport zone Airbus also uses one of the runways for flight tests and deliveries As we arrive in the outskirts of Toulouse by car the route to the airport is well signposted the approach is easy to navigate and there is little traffic on the road Public transport options from the city centre will be bolstered when the direct tram line reopens in 2026 which takes 25 minutes to downtown Toulouse and costs €9 ($14.70) three-storey concrete block of a building split into four halls with sky-high ceilings and shiny stone floors clean and hard to believe more than 7.8 million passed through in 2023 Our family of four is travelling with hand luggage only for a long weekend in Dublin but as we pass the check-in area I notice only a handful of self-check-in kiosks The queue to check in for our flight spills out of the roped-off lanes It’s perhaps the only stress test in the whole experience Turkish Airlines connects Toulouse with the rest of the world via Istanbul and two big billboards advertising its service to Australia bookend the entry and exit to security That’s about the sole noteworthy point in a process that is blissfully smooth and speedy for an August morning in the French summer holidays Le Panorama restaurant is tucked away on the top floor for a sit-down meal with runway views They proudly call a pain au chocolat a chocolatine in this part of the world and apart from Parisian baker Eric Kayser’s boulangerie counter this proud slogan of south-western French identity is loud and clear on T-shirts and canvas bags with the slogan “ici on dit chocolatine” (here we say chocolatine) on sale on the concourse the other big passion in Toulouse is rugby so I’m not surprised to find a Stade Toulousain store selling team merchandise Visionnaire is a made-in-Toulouse clothing brand with a unisex collection of bright logo garments The duty-free store claims to sell more than 800 pairs of sunglasses alone but I prefer to browse the display of local souvenirs violet-infused sweets and scents from Maison de la Violette and even honey made from hives at the airport itself An Airbus Beluga landing at Toulouse.Credit: Bloomberg Floor-to-ceiling glass windows at the departure gates look directly onto the runway and just across from the terminal is the Airbus A300-600ST — or Beluga — hangar Five of the wide-bodied “super transporters” are parked up outside While my eyesight (and planespotting cred) isn’t good enough to identify whether they are the standard model or the BelugaXL as only 11 of the whale-shaped cargo planes exist overall I’ve flown out of many French regional airports and none flow as freely the food and retail offering could be more inspired but for anyone with even a passing interest in planes none of that matters as you taxi down the runway past the collection of aviation curios that call Toulouse-Blagnac home The latest travel news, tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox. Sign up now which takes 25 minutes to downtown Toulouse and costs \\u20AC9 ($14.70) It\\u2019s perhaps the only stress test in the whole experience That\\u2019s about the sole noteworthy point in a process that is blissfully smooth and speedy for an August morning in the French summer holidays and apart from Parisian baker Eric Kayser\\u2019s boulangerie counter this proud slogan of south-western French identity is loud and clear on T-shirts and canvas bags with the slogan \\u201Cici on dit chocolatine\\u201D (here we say chocolatine) on sale on the concourse so I\\u2019m not surprised to find a Stade Toulousain store selling team merchandise Floor-to-ceiling glass windows at the departure gates look directly onto the runway and just across from the terminal is the Airbus A300-600ST \\u2014 or Beluga \\u2014 hangar Five of the wide-bodied \\u201Csuper transporters\\u201D are parked up outside While my eyesight (and planespotting cred) isn\\u2019t good enough to identify whether they are the standard model or the BelugaXL I\\u2019ve flown out of many French regional airports and none flow as freely Design concept images courtesy/copyright of The Design Solution Home - News - JetStream Designs Releases Toulouse-Blagnac Airport for P3D The long-awaited airport from JetStream Designs has been released for Prepar3D v4 and Prepar3D v5 Along with being home to the large aircraft… Along with being home to the large aircraft manufacturer the airport is also one of the busiest in France The airport has two main runways and sees airlines such as Ryanair easyJet and more take passengers to popular city and business destinations Thomas from Jetstream Designs has created the airport with plenty of attention to detail From an impressive array of 4K textures throughout to a highly detailed rendition of the terminal building that includes interior modelling and 3D passengers at the boarding gates the airport comes with custom watermasking Whilst the airport itself is highly detailed JetStream Designs has also included a rendition of the Airbus facility along with numerous static models of in-production aircraft You can buy JetStream Designs’ Toulouse-Blagnac Airport now from Flightbeam’s website for $19.99. A Microsoft Flight Simulator version of the airport is in development and is due out in October ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Three new international routes will fly from Toulouse-Blagnac airport in the coming weeks as the airport looks to tackle a fall in flights to the airport caused by easyJet closing its base there.  The new seasonal routes are to Oslo (operated by airline Norwegian) as well as to Manchester and Budapest (Ryanair).  Flights to Manchester will fly in the summer season (end of March to October) on Mondays and Thursdays with prices beginning from €19.99 one-way shown on the Ryanair website.  Two flights per week will also run between Budapest and Toulouse on Saturday and Tuesday Previously set to only run during the winter season (with flights on Fridays and Mondays) the route has now been added to the summer roster with new flight dates Tickets to the Norwegian capital are more expensive (€67.72 one-way) but there will be four flights per-week on Monday The flights help to replace the drop in services from April onwards although the airline is expected to still serve around half of those destinations it currently does.  Read more: EasyJet confirms closure of Toulouse base from April: UK flight maintained “Our business continues to evolve: the domestic route network is being reshaped, while the international route network continues to expand,” said the airport in a press release announcing its plans for the upcoming year. “The airport's present and future… align across Europe and beyond on the intercontinental route We continue to develop our partnerships with airlines to respond to changes in our business The announcement of new Ryanair routes may come as a surprise as earlier this week Paris-Vatry airport (in Marne) announced the low-cost carrier would end its routes out of the airport Ryanair had previously threatened to withdraw from up to 10 regional airports in the country in light of increased airline taxes.  Read more: Ryanair to withdraw from airport in north of France Stopping flights from Paris-Vatry airport is seen as a sign the low-cost carrier may follow through with its threat although further cancellations are yet to be announced There are new boxes in the address and personal details page of the 2025 online declaration (for 2024 income) Just a few months after its initial announcement easyJet this week confirmed plans to close its base at Toulouse-Blagnac airport in April 2025 as well as a significant reduction in its summer flight schedule Half of the flights easyJet had planned to operate in summer 2025 are set to be axed but the company's press relations team for France told The Local "we are not aware of any link between the suspension of certain routes in Toulouse and the closure of easyJet's local base "[The base closure] does not mean that flights are ending from Toulouse It just means that planes will no longer be kept at Toulouse and there will not be permanent staff on the ground," the easyJet press relations team said EasyJet had previously told The Local in September that the closure would "have no impact on passengers and easyJet will continue service in Toulouse." The summer 2024 programme included 20 destinations," the spokesperson for Toulouse-Blagnac airport Toulouse airport clarified that easyJet's current winter flight schedule would be maintained until the base closure on April 1st both easyJet and Toulouse-Blagnac airport confirmed that the flights set to be maintained are those to and from: Nantes "There will still be 10 flights operated by EasyJet from Toulouse airport At this time we cannot confirm the exact flights to be scrapped We do not have the details on that yet," the easyJet press relations team told The Local French media has reported that flights to be scrapped include routes to: Marrakech Toulouse-Blagnac airport also confirmed to The Local that the list was accurate As for the future - easyJet said they could not yet confirm their flight schedule for winter 2025-2026 "[The base closure] is indeed one of the causes of the lines being cut Other factors are taken into account each year to establish the flight programmes like occupancy rate and the profitability of the line," Driant explained The site Actu Toulouse reported in December that flights to "cities without EasyJet bases would have difficulty surviving." EasyJet currently employs 125 people in Toulouse, and unions called for strike action in autumn 2024 after learning of plans to close the base the easyJet director for France said in a press release that the decision to close the hub was based on "a combination of factors including a slower post-Covid recovery as well as pressure due to inflation which have impacted easyJet's ability to invest more in France." Unions say that high airport charges at Toulouse are also to blame The closure of the Toulouse base comes a few months after Ryanair closed its base at Bordeaux airport there have not been any reports about plans to close other easyJet bases in France the airline has announced several new routes to and from France in 2025 READ MORE: New flights to and from France in 2025 The direct flight between Toulouse and Doha will make its final voyage on September 29 despite often selling more than 75% of tickets for each flight The commercial director of Toulouse-Blagnac airport Bruno Balerdi said “an economic equilibrium is yet to be found” for the route operator who believes the service does not make enough money more than 60,000 passengers have flown the route which is often used by people taking a connecting flight from Doha to elsewhere Read more: BREAKING: Paris airport staff to strike on July 17 Despite usually selling between 75% and 80% of tickets the aircraft that runs the route – a 305-seat Airbus A330-300 – was deemed as too big for the service by Qatar Airways.  The airline began running the route using an Airbus A330-200 (a 225-seater aircraft) but was forced to change to the bigger plane soon after.  “We've been in discussions with the airline for several weeks in particular to bring a smaller aircraft on line to make the route more profitable no aircraft meeting these criteria is currently available in its fleet,” said Mr Balerdi.  but this required more tickets to be sold to keep the service viable.  A lack of business-class ticket sales – of which 30 were available per-flight – was also highlighted as well as poor returns on cargo transportation by the aircraft.  It is unknown whether the route will reopen once a smaller aircraft has been found Toulouse-Blagnac is trying to increase the number of long-haul international flights on its rota including a recently added direct flight to Montréal.  Read more: New UK flights announced for Lyon and Paris Recent power cut in Spain and Portugal is warning to holidaymakers to ensure they are prepared for worst-case scenario Fears of a ‘black week’ on the network have been widely dismissed - although regional lines will see cancellations Several Groupe BPCE banks are participating in the financing of Toulouse Blagnac Airport’s first sustainability loan Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking and Banque Populaire Occitane are involved in this double-tranche financing for a total of 145 million euros Natixis CIB also acted as ESG coordinator.  The airport has selected three indicators related to the reduction of its greenhouse gas emissions the improvement of its low-carbon certification under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) standard and the steady reduction in the frequency of work-related accidents With slightly more than 7 million passengers welcomed in 2022 Toulouse-Blagnac is the No.1 airport hub in south-west France. To find out more: read the press release To find out more: read the press release Know us Our engagements Home - News - Jetstream Designs’ Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Released for MSFS Discover the home of Airbus in Microsoft Flight Simulator Available now on Flightbeam’s store and more Following on from the release on Prepar3D earlier this year Jetstream Designs has released Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (LFBO) for Microsoft Flight Simulator the airport is expected to be full of quality features detailed jetways and realistic hand-painted ground textures The custom decal work also invokes a level of realism that Jetstream Designs is known for there is also numerous static Airbus aircraft around the facility along with detailed 3D buildings for the area You can buy Toulouse-Blagnac Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator now from Flightbeam’s store for $19.99. Alternatively, you can buy it from Contrail for €17.67 (excluding VAT). Financial services provider ChangeGroup has secured a contract to offer a range of currency exchange services at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France The deal will see ChangeGroup operate two currency exchange branches at the international hub one in the departure lounge of the airport and one at arrivals The services available at the two branches include fast travel cash in over 50 currencies the company’s Travel Money Online services and tax refunds ChangeGroup’s sales consultants will be on hand to provide travelers with specialist service and assist with enquires ChangeGroup’s investment in the venture has seen a complete rebrand of the two units including the installation of some LED displays produced in partnership with creative agencies eight jobs have been created across the two branches because of the partnership One of the many goals of ChangeGroup France is to become the market leader and this is certainly a welcome step in the right direction We look forward to developing our partnership with the team at Toulouse in the years to come.” Bruno Balerdi, head of commercial, customers and communication at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport “We are glad to start a new collaboration with ChangeGroup for all our financial services Selected following a call for tender for their quality of service their very competitive commission rate and the training of their staff ChangeGroup shares with Toulouse-Blagnac Airport the requirement of customer satisfaction.” Read more leading passenger experience updates from the passenger terminal industry, here embarked into a new phase of development with the launch of the terminal expansion and reconfiguration project in 2016 The terminal redevelopment is the second major expansion at the airport after the French Government sold its shares in the Aéroport Toulouse Blagnac Company The first development was the modernisation of the arrivals area transforming the ground floor of the terminal building into a modern and more functional area Expanding the terminal increased the capacity for handling the forecasted traffic growth and to adapt to the changes in traffic while maintaining the level of service It increased the terminal’s annual passenger capacity from eight million to 12 million it handles both Schengen and non-Schengen traffic The airport handled 9.6 million passengers and 88,869 commercial aircraft movements in 2018 The Toulouse-Blagnac airport expansion project is a result of the law passed in 2005 to modernise airports in France with an aim to deliver better passenger services and performance than their European counterparts As a first step in the airport modernisation project the majority shareholder in Aéroport Toulouse Blagnac Company sold 49.99% shares to Symbiose consortium comprising the Shandong Hi Speed Group and Friedmann Pacific Asset Management the French state remains the owner of the land and airport installations the Toulouse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (25%) the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council (5%) and the Urban Area (5%) also remain the same The arrivals area was reconfigured to cater to the increased passenger flow Major improvements included reconfiguration of the baggage service area new areas in Hall D and the installation of new escalators and elevators Other developments included adding a central commercial area in Hall B new facilities for car rental agencies in Hall C and renovations to the facades of Halls B and C The terminal design is optimised to increase its passenger handling capacity The current layout is considered suboptimal as it splits passenger flows immediately after the landslide boundary By relocating a number of check-in desks to create more airside space a new layout is considered as part of the terminal reconfiguration The South Extension terminal expansion project envisages the development of approximately 5,000m² of walkthrough duty-free space between Halls A and B The new design of both halls facilitates improved passenger flow and effective commercial performance Shopping space in the departure lounge has been doubled in surface area and is reconfigured to suite the passenger preferences The departures area in Hall D is extended by adding 2,000m² of floor space which houses all the security checkpoints with latest equipment A new baggage service is located in the hall in areas designed to improve passenger reception A 2,500m² pier extension of Hall A took place to accommodate low-cost traffic and to cater the needs of regional airlines which allows aircraft parked close to the terminal to be accessed directly A new four-star hotel with a 148-room business centre connected to Hall A was also constructed as part of the expansion All the four halls have new restroom facilities while the existing ones are renovated with a new layout and added facilities The contract to design the terminal reconfiguration and expansion was awarded to The Design Solution an architecture and design company based in London The design team is assisted by international aviation specialist consultancy Airport Solutions who will take responsibility of the business planning aspects of the project Outdoor consultancy services were provided by Wildstone a leading outdoor advertising consultancy in Europe Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Lagardère Travel Retail France has opened five new stores and five food outlets at Toulouse-Blagnac concluding a major transformation program at the airport that began in 2017 The retail concepts cover a wide range of needs from sportswear and fashion to accessories and gifts and aim to create a sense of place for travelers The 250m² (2,690ft²) Relay-Stade Toulousain-FNAC ‘combi-store’ is situated airside in Hall D and will offer essential travel items cultural products and high-tech accessories and official polo shorts and merchandise from the Toulouse rugby team The company has also opened a 70m² (753ft²) airside Relay store offering travel essentials such as books snacks and accessories; a 200m² (2,152ft²) Relay-Trib’s outlet combining travel essentials with simple fresh food; a 180m² (1,937ft²) The Fashion Place which provides airside shoppers with brands such as Kipling Calvin Klein and Lacoste; and a 100m² (1,076ft²) La Tête Dans Les Étoiles-Looping that combines a space and flight concept providing games with the Looping children’s retail concept The five foodservice concepts offer a range of dining opportunities The 150m² (1,614ft²) Le J’Go store will offer local produce and will be accompanies by a 400m² (4,305ft²) J’Go restaurant that opens in September and will offer wine and fine foods in a bistro setting There are also two Eric Kayser outlets offering premium French bakery specialty breads and freshly prepared items to be eaten on the premises or on the go; and a gourmet pop-up store that will be renewed each season with offerings from Yummy & Guiltfree in winter Ô Sorbet d’Amour sorbets and ice cream in summer and Maison Pariès in the fall a 250m² (2,690ft²) Pret A Manger store will open in January 2019 and will serve freshly prepared food and organic coffee handmade daily on the premises from natural ingredients “Toulouse-Blagnac is rooted in a region with a strong local identity and a dynamic international development Our global commercial offer brings the necessary creativity and effectiveness to support the airport’s commercial expansion Our concepts are qualitative and innovative to ensure our passengers have unforgettable experiences,” commented Vincent Romet deputy general manager of travel essentials and food service we were completely aligned with Toulouse-Blagnac’s vision to reinvent the passenger experience and to renovate the space associating tradition and innovation We selected the most appealing brands that would offer world class experiences and services The new environment is exceptional and ambitious.” Toulouse-Blagnac Airport recently unveiled the final phase of a major two-year transformation project Dufry has celebrated the opening of its Toulouse Duty Free store as part of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport’s (ATB) wider inauguration celebrations Dufry has hailed its new 1,700sqm Toulouse store offering passengers a strong sense of place both in terms of design and range of local products across categories including cosmetics delicacies and wines that are exclusive to the retailer Toulouse Duty Free organised regional wine chocolate and whisky tastings for passengers and put on a show with football freestylers the “Urbanballers” The group showed off their tricks to passengers to music in a flashmob format ending the performance with the reveal of their Toulouse Football Club t-shirts highlighting the importance Toulouse Duty Free places on its local heritage Dufry Division CEO for Southern Europe & Africa Pedro Castro commented: “It’s a pleasure to be here today to celebrate our Toulouse Duty Free joint project with ATB and we continue to be proud of the new coherent and integrated space we created as part of the passenger journey at this airport it symbolises the best practice we always aim to achieve with our airport partners Thank you Philippe Crébassa [ATB Chairman of the Board] and all of the ATB team for putting together this fantastic event.” Video: Dufry celebrates Toulouse Duty Free store opening an essential development to meet the needs of substantially increasing air traffic in Toulouse combined with an unprecedented number of international passengers,” explained Philippe Crébassa Chairman of the Executive Board of Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac “The work we’ve carried out means we can offer our users a wider range of services and best-in-class quality standards.” In addition to the duty free store,  nine new boutiques (accessible immediately after the duty free area) were unveiled on 4 December.  These included  Rituals, Tous, Parfois, and a Stade Toulousain rugby store and La Tête dans les Etoiles (both operated by Lagardère Travel Retail) Victoria’s Secret and Parfois are set to open in spring 2019 A new food court in Hall C boasts 15 outlets (compared to eight previously) from brands such as Spanish chain Mas Q Menos and the Toulouse-based restaurant J’Go Hall A of the terminal and run by the NH Hotels group inspired by a harmonious combination of tradition and modernity to offer our passengers an unforgettable experience,” added Crébassa Tagged with: Sign up for email newsletters for up-to-date news Home - Archive - Flightbeam Studios Previews Toulouse-Blagnac It has been more than a year since we had significant news regarding the upcoming Flightbeam Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (LFBO) The team has shared on their Facebook page rendition of the Airbus factory areas of the… It has been more than a year since we had significant news regarding the upcoming Flightbeam Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (LFBO). The team has shared on their Facebook page rendition of the Airbus factory areas of the airport as well as overviews of the ATC area and the Air France Industries building Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is the home of the final assembly line of the Airbus wide body aircraft and some of the A320 The remainder of the Airbus narrow-bodies are also built in Hamburg (Germany) Toulouse also hosts some important maintenance facilities as well as the ATR 42 and 72 final assembly lines Along with this important industrial activity the airport welcomed nearly 10 million passengers in 2019 The Flightbeam Toulouse-Blagnac is developed by Thomas from Jetstream Designs Make sure to stay tuned on FSElite for further news regarding the Flightbeam Toulouse Airport Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport is seeking submissions of interest from potential partners for its core retail business The winning candidate will establish and run 2,000sq m of shopping space at France’s fifth biggest airport Toulouse-Blagnac handled 8 million passengers in 2016 Dufry is the incumbent duty free concessionaire while Lagardère Travel Retail also has a strong retail presence at the airport The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 8 February Details of the opportunity will be advertised in this week’s edition of The Moodie Davitt e-Zine The airport company last year appointed The Design Solution to lead commercial planning for a reconfiguration of space at its terminal Interested parties should respond by writing to: Direction Développement Extra-Aéronautique NOTE TO AIRPORT OPERATORS: The Moodie Davitt Report is the industry’s most popular channel for launching commercial proposals and for publishing the results. If you wish to promote an Expression of Interest, Request for Proposals or full tender process for any sector of airport revenues, simply e-mail Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com We have a variety of options that will ensure you reach the widest most high-quality concessionaire/retailer/operator base in the industry – globally and immediately Similarly The Moodie Davitt Report is the only international business intelligence service and industry media to cover all airport consumer services We embrace all airport non-aeronautical revenues Please send relevant material, including images, to Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com for instant All such stories are consolidated in our popular Tender News section (see home page dropdown menu) that has been running since 2003 Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox Travel retailers across the island from cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex and GDF Plaza in the north to cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex CNSC and HTDF in the south all rolled out a range of promotions to drive consumption Traffic growth at Europe’s airports slowed to +4.3% year-on-year in the first quarter up +3.2% compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019 “We are reinforcing the routine that you cannot pass through an airport without buying a Toblerone There is no other confectionery brand that is more strongly associated with travel than Toblerone,” says Mondelez World Travel Retail Director Category Copyright © The Moodie Davitt Report | Website by Yellowball We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website Please click on one of the buttons below to accept We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Lagardère Travel Retail’s three-pillar approach is on show as it unveils new outlets in Toulouse Lagardère Travel Retail has opened ten new outlets at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport as a major transformation project comes to an end The French airport began an overhaul last year to enhance its technological offering while promoting the region’s art de vivre including one reflecting the city’s passion for rugby and a space and flight retail concept have opened alongside five food and beverage stores such as Prêt a Manger and a seasonally-changing pop-up outlet Yummy & Guiltfree will be the first resident in the pop-up space Toulouse-Blagnac Airport President of the Board Philippe Cebassa said: “We chose Lagardère Travel Retail France because they offered a great balance between global brands and local brands and tailor-made offers that highlight the strong ties of Toulouse with aerospace which will enable us to adapt to evolving passenger profiles They are a partner we can trust to accompany our development and deliver the best service possible to our passengers.” Lagardère bosses say that flexibility is thanks to their three-pillar approach of travel essentials, food service and duty free and fashion, which has been in the spotlight at Venice Marco Polo Airport and Christchurch Airport The new retail outlets at Toulouse-Blagnac feature the key fashion Central to this is the Relay – Stade Toulousain – Fnac outlet which combines high-tech accessories brand Fnac with Lagarère’s Relay travel essentials concept and the official store of Toulouse’s beloved rugby team It is joined by a 70sqm airside Relay store offering travel essentials such as books snacks and accessories; a 200sqm Relay – Trib’s outlet combining travel essentials with simple fresh food and a 180sqm The Fashion Place which provides airside shoppers with brands such as Kipling The final addition to the retail offer is La Tête Dans Les Étoiles – Looping which is a 100sqm airside store combining a space and flight concept providing games Travel Essentials & Foodservice Matthieu Mercier explained: “From the start “We selected the most appealing brands that would offer world class experiences and services The food offer comprises local brand J’Go’s 150sqm airside outlet offering local products from the region; it will be joined by a full J’Go restaurant in September next year A pair of Eric Kayser bakery outlets provide specialty breads and fresh produce and Prêt A Manger will bring its handmade snack and organic coffee to travellers The “gourmet pop-up” will offer a changing fare sorbets and ice cream maker O Sorbet D’Amour for the summer and traditional Basque chocolate maker Maison Pariès in the autumn “Toulouse-Blagnac is rooted in a region with a strong local identity and a dynamic international development,” enthused Lagardère Travel Retail Chief Operating Officer France & Luxembourg Vincent Romet “Our global commercial offer brings the necessary creativity and effectiveness to support the airport’s commercial expansion to ensure our passengers live unforgettable experiences.” Tagged with: About us | Advertise with us | Contact us Toulouse Blagnac Airport has awarded the contract to redesign the airport’s terminal to airport design consultancy The Design Solution As the gateway to southwestern France and a key business route Toulouse-Blagnac handles over 7.5 million passengers per annum and the airport is forecast to experience a marked increase in traffic this year through the expansion […] Toulouse Blagnac Airport has awarded the contract to redesign the airport’s terminal to airport design consultancy The Design Solution Toulouse-Blagnac handles over 7.5 million passengers per annum and the airport is forecast to experience a marked increase in traffic this year through the expansion of a number of new leisure routes in the spring and summer seasons As a result the airport has ordered reconfiguration of Halls A and B situated within the terminal building The current terminal layout design at Toulouse splits passenger flows immediately after the landslide boundary and this has made the layout sub-optimal in terms of fully addressing the commercial opportunity The design project will incorporate the re-location of a number check-in desks in order to expand the potential for a much more concentrated airside space including the prospect of a major walk-through duty free shop director of the project for The Design Solution expresses his delight at the contract win and the creative challenge to optimise the commercial effectiveness of the terminal space: “We are genuinely excited about this project at Toulouse-Blagnac as it is a classic example of consolidating passenger flows changing landside-airside boundaries and altering operational aspects such as check-in and security areas in order to significantly transform the passenger experience and to drive a more effective commercial performance.“ “We bring considerable experience from our work on a number of French regional airports such Nantes allied to our in-depth understanding of passenger needs and behaviour will further empower the quality of advice that we can deliver on this project.” The Design Solution will be assisted at Toulouse-Blagnac by international aviation specialist consultancy Airport Solutions which will be carrying out the business planning aspects of the project Further specialist support will also be provided by Wildstone one of Europe’s leading outdoor advertising consultancies This terminal development project is the latest phase in Toulouse-Blagnac Airport’s plans to further enhance the passenger experience at the airport which has already seen the renovation of the Arrivals zone to present a more modern more welcoming and more functionally effective space and significant investment in the airport’s infrastructure No comments yet All subscriptions include online membership giving you access to the journal and exclusive content By By , Comment *document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a63c2232d5b560afa1ea094207e59189" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" Write for us | Advertise with us International Airport Review is published by: Russell Publishing Ltd.Court LodgeHogtrough HillBrasted © Russell Publishing Limited, 2010-2025. 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Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy Website design and development by e-Motive Media Limited Videh Kumar Jaipuriar has been nominated for his exemplary leadership in managing and navigating Delhi International Airport (DEL) during the COVID-19 pandemic He led multiple initiatives to ensure business continuity at DEL which included passenger safety and convenience and care for environment and employee safety He proactively engaged with the government stakeholders and supported them in safeguarding aviation through strong confidence building measures for travellers such as developing several indigenous technology solutions like air circulation with six changes per hour and a combination of UV and plasma disinfection systems to provide safest journey experience to their passengers DEL has been forefront of implementing safety measures which was later adopted across the country Jaipuriar ensured that DEL was operational for rescue missions and transporting medical essentials to various parts of the country He further led the Vande Bharat Mission flights of Government of India (a rescue mission to get Indians back to India) as well as rescue flights by other international governments His outstanding leadership across all areas across the stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem and going beyond the call of duty in managing and navigating this crisis for a national capital airport having national importance makes him the apt choice for the Person of the Year Award Adnan Saggaf continues to demonstrate strong leadership skills throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and brought out of the box ideas in attracting traffic and to support his team during this difficult time With new innovative ideas in balancing cash flow the facilities were kept maintained and the personal were kept employed Saggaf has protected the financial stability of his staff income shown excellent performance of crisis management and exceptional negotiation skills shown with authority regarding agreement restructuring and receivable payments To handle the loss of Umrah traffic to the airport to use the terminal with attractive offers and more reliable services He built a new strategy by diversifying the airport offers He prepared the facilities by deploying new technology and working on enhancing passenger experience Saggaf also initiated a capacity building programme for the airside team by drafting SOPS as well as initiating dedicated workshops to discuss ideas and to deploy new initiatives and this is exactly what Saggaf showed and why he deserves to be awarded as the Person of the year 2021 Peter has been with the Sangster International Airport for over 25 years operations and now oversees the security function and is also the Chief Operations Officer Peter has been instrumental in co-ordinating the preparation and implementation of a COVID-19 response plan for not just MBJ but to guide the operation of all agencies operating on airport The aim of this plan was to ensure a safe environment for staff and the travelling public; therefore this plan was instrumental to establish consumer/travellers/public confidence and provided information and guidelines on the new protocols implemented at the airport Peter is well known for his expertise in investigation and aviation security His co-operation with law enforcement stakeholders has been unrelenting in assuring the security of the airport and stakeholders alike While Peter is known as a firm individual that displays the outmost professionalism and integrity he operates on the basis of equity and fairness in all matters relating to staff Robson Freitas has developed and led the BH Airport plan for the resumption of airport operations post-COVID-19 as well as being responsible for leading the group of Directors and Managers at the airport defining the three main pillars of recovery: Health and Safety of People Institutional and Integrated Communication and Institutional Partners These central pillars include ensuring hygiene and health and social distances measures for passengers in addition to participating in strategic committees involving the public sectors to comply with regulatory rules Freitas developed the COVID guardians programme who were responsible in monitoring and following up on the measures already implemented for COVID-19 and advising users employees and other people on compliance with distancing hygiene and health measures recommended by health authorities He also developed a COVID booklet with information and guidance for the airport community regarding good hygiene and health practices and led the beginning of the publication of a monthly newsletter with passenger curve information allowing the planning of reopening and rehiring by commercial stores Freitas also supported the reduction of OPEX by planning the temporary closure of areas toilets and equipment in common use and internalising some activities Raghunath worked closely with all the aero concessionaires and cargo operators to minimise disruption and provide financial relief to them The airline marketing team helped launch a historic first route to the U.S West Coast and the cargo team at BIAL also achieved record numbers over this period with the airport becoming India’s leading airport for the export of perishables Raghunath has led a digital transformation and expansion at BIAL airport with new initiatives and the deployment of the fully biometric-based self-boarding solution for seamless passenger flow and travel experiences and a process automation and analytics platform meant that the airport won ACI World’s ‘Voice of the Customer’ initiative which recognised BIAL airports efforts to prioritise their customers during COVID-19 Raghunath has remained a staunch and resilient leader during such an uncertain time and is very much appreciated by his team Alicia Prince has played a critical role in leading and navigating Cairns Airport through the COVID-19 pandemic Prince implemented a functional plan to ensure business continuity and staff welfare segregating front-line operational staff into work teams to avoid interaction between groups She ensured that the $55 million domestic Terminal upgrade continued safely despite the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis She also deployed the COVIDSafe Operation Plan for Cairns Airport which was endorsed and later commended by Queensland Chief Health Officer As part of this plan Alicia developed an airport layout to provide physical separation of low risk and high-risk arrivals and initiated increased hygiene and sanitisation protocols The health and safety of the airport community was paramount to maintaining operations and in response to this Alicia initiated a COVIDSafe training program for the entire airport community and worked closely with her team to deliver As a result of the great work Prince has done to ensure COVID-19 best practices Cairns Airport was one of the first Australian Airports to be awarded an ACI Global Health Accreditation Alicia also led the terminal optimisation project which assessed and implemented terminal downscales due to the crisis Significant savings (both financial and environmental) were achieved by reducing the operational footprint of the airport Whilst maintaining operations throughout the pandemic was a priority Alicia ensured her team were kept well informed and engaged Cairns Airport has a team of 33 volunteers which form part of Alicia’s wider team To ensure they remained connected and cared for Alicia and her team created care packages including home-made cakes and personally delivered to each of the volunteers’ houses in a COVIDSafe manner Alicia demonstrated great leadership throughout the pandemic and continues to do so today Her clear and transparent communication and collaboration with other Australian Airports and key agencies to ensure best practice and alignment contributed greatly to business continuity all the above was managed whilst working remotely and juggling home schooling with her two young boys Balram Bheodari leads Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as North America’s most efficient airport due to his vast knowledge of and astute attention to efficiency in aviation which has allowed the airport to thrive in the most difficult of markets and selflessness to provide a quality of leadership throughout Atlanta Airport He oversees all facets of airport governance including operations and a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement programme designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years Bheodari developed a comprehensive resumption of operations playbook that served to support ATL’s recovery efforts With guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amid evolving health and safety guidelines Bheodari steadfastly encouraged collaboration among stakeholders he participated in daily calls with Airports Council International and other large-hub airports to share best practices as well as information from Washington He aimed to restore customer confidence and ensure the airport was a healthy facility using COVID-19 safe protocols the airport achieved Airport of the Year by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Bheodari was the most ardent supporter of our mission-critical employees Having worked his way up through the ranks he fully appreciates the oftentimes thankless jobs these employees perform that keep the Airport safe and running optimally at all times Morale never flagged because Bheodari made sure those employees felt valued through hazard pay His actions and his directives all reflect his commitment to the three key focus areas of our organisation’s strategic plan: people Jonas Abrahamsson has shown the strength to steer the company towards its long-term sustainable goals Abrahamsson has ensured that Swedavia achieved its net zero target for all ten of the airports in 2020 and has continued to support strategic development and innovation to further the cause of sustainable air travel when passenger numbers where down over 90 per cent and a lot of investments were paused he decided that investments in the company’s net zero target should proceed allowing Swedavia to become the first net zero airport group by the end of 2020 Chris Dinsdale has worked at Budapest Airport since 2015 where he was nominated for the position as CEO fought relentlessly to make sure that the company survived the crisis and worked with great commitment to secure the funding of the airport a voluntary salary cut for the executives and the founding of the Budapest Airport Foundation which supports blue collar workers who lost their job during the COVID-19 pandemic After being nominated to CEO position in March 2021 Dinsdale continues to work closely with the executive team to create a clear COVID-19 recovery strategy for Budapest Airport This will also mean that we come out stronger of the pandemic and have a clear focus Dinsdale is an inspiring true leader who helped us all to cope with the very difficult times of the pandemic and I am convinced that he truly deserves this award Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. The result is that there are few large airports outside the capital Moreover, the privatisation of France's airports has been a long drawn out which involved Aeroports de Paris at one end of the scale and a number of secondary level airports serving small cities at the other Sat patiently in the middle have been the primary level airports (only one of which handles more than 10 million ppa despite that designation) But with the forthcoming privatisation of Toulouse Blagnac airport their time may have come at last You must log in to read the rest of this article Got an account? Log In Get a taste of our expert analysis and research publications by signing up to CAPA Content Lite for free, or unlock full access with CAPA Membership Moreover, the privatisation of France's airports has been a long drawn out But with the forthcoming privatisation of Toulouse Blagnac airport their time may have come at last Universal Hydrogen is going to make a presence in Europe that to in Toulouse by leasing the Hangar B16 at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport has now announced the inauguration of its engineering design center and European headquarters in Toulouse France.Located in the historic Hangar B16 at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport the event was attended by industry leaders and dignitaries Universal Hydrogen also debuted its newly-liveried ATR 72 test aircraft used for developing the hydrogen retrofit kit and hydrogen module operational handling experiments “Toulouse is the cradle of the European aerospace industry and has been an essential element of our talent and partner strategy,” said Paul Eremenko “We’re eager to showcase our progress toward decarbonizing aviation.” the opening event highlighted Universal Hydrogen’s liquid hydrogen modular capsule technology as well as the company’s renovation of the historic B16 hangar The liquid hydrogen capsule development is one of the key focus areas for the Toulouse team and has exceeded key performance targets in latest full-scale prototype testing Hangar B16 was originally built in the 1940s and was first used as a civil hangar for aircraft maintenance before being occupied by Airbus during the development of the Guppy and the Caravelle After the opening of today’s Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in 1953 and divided into two separate facilities in the 1960s it remains one the most historic and storied buildings on the airport Universal Hydrogen honors this rich legacy by making B16 the crucible of a new era of zero-carbon aviation Universal Hydrogen's first product is a 'conversion kit' for existing regional aircraft starting with the ATR72 and the De Havilland Canada Dash-8 The modification consists of a fuel cell electric powertrain that replaces the existing turboprop engines modular hydrogen capsules that are transported from green hydrogen production sites to the airport and loaded directly into the aircraft using the existing intermodal freight network and cargo handling equipment By providing both an aircraft conversion solution for the existing fleet and a fuel services offering directly to regional airlines they expect to be commercially active with zero emissions by 2025 and in cargo service shortly thereafter Universal Hydrogen also claims to be backed by many Silicon Valley heavyweights Take a look on the list of Investors on this debudant ATR72 aircraft fuselage Universal Hydrogen : Our investor team includes a collection of Silicon Valley heavyweights “The EU has taken a leading role in developing hydrogen as a near-term decarbonization option for transport applications including aviation,” said Pierre Farjounel General Manager Europe of Universal Hydrogen." “This is one of the main reasons we chose to have a significant EU footprint for Universal Hydrogen and we are keen to leverage Toulouse’s historical role as a leader in aerospace innovation to position the region as a leading hub in climate tech.” “The Occitanie Region has always been a pioneer in aviation we want to pave the way for zero-emission flight and place sustainability at the heart of the industry,” said Occitanie Region president Carole Delga “We’ve been committed since 2018 to developing hydrogen technologies in the Region and we are delighted to welcome in Occitanie one of the leading players in the decarbonisation of aviation.” Universal Hydrogen is making hydrogen-powered commercial flight a near-term reality and capital-light approach to hydrogen logistics by transporting it in modular capsules over the existing freight network from green production sites directly to the airplane anywhere in the world 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debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt After three successful editions in Gaillac the Lantern Festival opens in Blagnac in southwestern France The spectacular event is displaying 2,500 giant light installations throughout the Parc du Ritouret in Blagnac were created by Chinese craftsmen in the city of Zigong in Sichuan province The Chinese lantern festival was created in Zigong during the Tang Dynasty The event expects to welcome up to 600,000 visitors and is one of the largest of its kind outside of China is hoping that the event will give hoteliers and restaurant owners the opportunity to bounce back from the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic The show is running from 1st December 2021 to 1st February 2022 Check out the video above for a look at the Chinese Lantern Festival Home - Archive - Flightbeam Studios Announces Toulouse–Blagnac (LFBO) Flightbeam Studios has made an exciting announcement that they’re bringing Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (LFBO) to our simulators Toulouse Airport is well-known for being home to Airbus’ main office and… Over on their Facebook page Toulouse Airport is well-known for being home to Airbus’ main office and manufacturing facility It sees civil operations from many well-known airlines such as easyJet Toulouse–Blagnac is being developed by Thomas of Jetstream Designs which has recently joined the ever-growing Flightbeam development team We do know from the single screenshot of the tower that this airport is being developed for ESP platforms Not much other information has been provided we’ll endeavour to keep you up-to-date on the progress of this scenery Foreign currency and financial services provider ChangeGroup has agreed a contract to offer a range of currency exchange services at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport following a tender The deal will see ChangeGroup operate two currency exchange branches one in the departure lounge and the other in the arrivals area Services include delivery of fast travel cash in over 50 currencies travel money online services and tax refunds With around nine million people passing through Toulouse-Blagnac Airport each year ChangeGroup said the location is an important addition to its French network which is headed up by France Director Gregory Dumartin Eight new jobs have been created across the two branches ChangeGroup International CEO and Co-Founder Sacha Zackariya said: “Toulouse Airport is a vital travel hub both in terms of leisure and business passenger It is a prestigious airport with a reputation as an extremely professionally run business with a refined understanding of its market “Toulouse is a fantastic addition to our network across France There has been a major shift in the French foreign exchange market coming out of the pandemic and there is a real opportunity here for us to further expand across the country “One of the many goals of ChangeGroup France is to become the market leader and this is certainly a welcome step in the right direction We look forward to developing our partnership with the team at Toulouse in the years to come.”  Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Head of Commercial Customers and Communication Department Bruno Balerdi said: “We are glad to start a new collaboration with ChangeGroup for all our financial services “Selected following a call for tender for their quality of service As reported global cash management service company Prosegur Cash completed a deal to acquire a controlling stake in ChangeGroup last October Note: The Moodie Davitt Report is the industry’s most popular channel for launching commercial proposals and for publishing the results. If you wish to promote an Expression of Interest, Request for Proposals or full tender process for any sector of airport or other travel-related infrastructure revenues, simply e-mail Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com The Moodie Davitt Report is the only international business media to cover all airport or other travel-related consumer services Our reporting includes duty free and other retail Please send relevant material, including images, to Martin Moodie at Martin@MoodieDavittReport.com for instant 28 June 2016 – Airbus Group SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has today inaugurated its new headquarters facilities adjacent to the airport in Toulouse-Blagnac the new campus is located at the heart of Airbus’s production and engineering activities and comprises the Group headquarters as well as integrated services buildings From ground-breaking to the start of operations construction works were completed within 25 months; the new facilities at the “Wings Campus” include a variety of modern features designed to enhance the working environment and work-life-balance such as collaborative office space a Starbucks café and an outdoor WiFi connection The energy-efficient buildings are heated and cooled using geothermal energy internationalisation and sustainable growth,” said Tom Enders innovative and future-oriented industry player – and want our employees to embrace this spirit we also must provide a state-of-the-art working environment These new facilities are testament to this global commitment and I would like to express my sincere thanks to all who have contributed to this effort over the past two years Most important for me personally: With our new Headquarters next to the airport runway we are as close to our flying products as safely possible Enders reflected on Europe’s successful aviation heritage during the inauguration event by stressing the link between early pioneers and what is today Europe’s largest aerospace company In the presence of a number of high-ranking guests such as the Préfet of the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées Region Tom Enders unveiled street signs on the campus bearing the names of a number of famous pioneers The aviators being honoured with street signs are Jacqueline Auriol (1917-2000) Melitta Gräfin Stauffenberg (1903-1945) and José Ortiz-Echagüe (1886-1980) The Group also paid tribute to Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown (1919-2016) whose name adorns a restaurant on the campus Several descendants of these aviation pioneers attended the inauguration event “Very few of our pioneers could have imagined in their lifetime that today our nations have come together to make things fly under one Airbus flag,” Enders said “It is the passion and courage of such pioneers that has paved the way for Airbus We wouldn’t be here celebrating the opening of our new campus without them I pay a special tribute to these three female pilots and engineers They not only remind us of our complex and diverse history but they also underline the key role women have played in the successful evolution of European aviation We hope that their legacy also inspires more young women to join our industry.” The opening of the new Campus concludes the Headquarters move that the Group had initiated in 2013 It led to the sale of sites at Munich (Unterschleißheim) and Paris (Montmorency) the proceeds of which were used to fully finance the new campus in Toulouse-Blagnac Additional press materials (photos, video and background) on the inauguration of Airbus Group’s new headquarters facilities in Toulouse can be downloaded at www.airbusgroup.com/HQ-inauguration Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters – generated revenues of € 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600 Jacqueline Auriol was a French aviatrix who set several world speed records After graduating from the University of Nantes she took up her studies at the Ècole du Louvre in Paris son of Vincent Auriol who became President of France in 1947 After a severe crash in an aircraft in 1949 she underwent 33 surgical operations over a period of three years and other subjects necessary to become a professional test pilot She earned her military pilot license in 1950 then qualified as one of the first female test pilots in France she became the second woman to break the sound barrier in a Mystère IV and was later to become the first female pilot of the Concorde always in competition with her US-rival Jacqueline Cochran Her speed records started in 1951 with a Vampire and a speed of 818 km/h and finished in 1963 with 2,038 km/h in a Mirage IIIR Amy Johnson was a pioneering British aviatrix and might still be considered Britain´s most famous female pilot today She went to Sheffield University and completed a BA in Economics where her flying career started at the London Aeroplane Club in 1928/29 Johnson soon became a hero for being the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia  She took off in Croydon on 5 May 1930 and landed after 11,000 miles on 24 May in Darwin / Australia This epic flight was followed by another solo flight from England to Cape Town / South Africa in 1932 and again in 1936 In the same year she married the Scottish pilot Jim Mollison with whom she flew in a DH Dragon nonstop from South Wales to the United States in 1933 and nonstop from England to India in record time in 1934 With the outbreak of World War II she joined the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) whose task was to ferry Royal Air Force aircraft around the country she was to ferry an Airspeed Oxford from Prestwick via Blackpool to RAF Kidlington near Oxford Presumably she went off course in adverse weather and her aircraft crashed into the Thames estuary The circumstances of her premature death are still not clear and remain a mystery to this day Melitta Gräftin Stauffenberg was a German aviatrix who served as a test engineer in the German aviation industry and the Luftwaffe eventually specialising in aeronautical engineering at the Technical University of Munich she started working for the Deutsche Versuchsanstalt für Luftfahrt (DVL) she developed navigation and steering systems for flying boats such as the Ha139 and the Dornier Do 18 at the Askania Company in Berlin she married the historian Alexander Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg and on 28 October 1937 she became one of the first German women to be awarded the honorary title of Flugkapitän (flight captain) being one of the very first female test engineers she amassed over 2,500 demanding test flights in dive bombers in Rechlin and Berlin-Gatow she was arrested with other Stauffenberg family members on suspicion of conspiring with her brothers-in-law to assassinate Adolf Hitler but she was later released to continue her engineering and test flight duties Countess von Stauffenberg died after being shot down while piloting a light Buecker airplane by an Allied fighter on 8 April 1945 near Straubing /Bavaria graduated at the age of 17 from the military academy in his home town He became a balloonist and was one of the first people to take reconnaissance photos from a balloon he was one of the very first to acquire the Spanish pilot´s licence He then made a name for himself by undertaking various spectacular flights he returned to civilian life and worked for a short time in France then as an engineer in the railway works in Zaragoza It was here that the first Spanish aircraft was also to be built It completed its maiden flight on 3 April 1915 The reproduction of six French Parasol aircraft also took place at this time he set up the “Electromecánica de Cataluña” company in Madrid which manufactured spare parts for the aircraft industry A further task he took was that of a chairman and managing director at the newly founded car builder SEAT Eric Melrose Brown – universally known as Winkle – dominated flight testing for 20 years including achieving three absolute world aviation records and flying as pilot-in-command of 487 types among them the first jet and rocket-powered aircraft and first-generation helicopters He gained his nickname of Winkle by being the shortest pilot in the Fleet Air Arm He survived 23 catastrophic accidents as an operational pilot and test pilot he also achieved notable successes in making 2,407 aircraft carrier deck landings and 2721 catapult launches (both these being world records unlikely to be surpassed) deck-landing the first twin-engined aircraft and teaching the first US astronauts how to be naval test pilots Captain Brown was selected to lead the creation of the Marineflieger in 1958 and maintained his close relationship with European aviation throughout his long life including consulting on the Airbus A380 programme giving his experience of near-transonic flight characteristics he was passionate about aviation and educating the young on the merits of flight he lectured widely in Europe and as far afield as India and California His personal interest and encouragement led countless young men and women to embrace aviation and aerospace as careers He believed that people could achieve their dreams with passion and commitment Lagardère Travel Retail France has inaugurated five retail stores and five food & beverage outlets airside at Toulouse Blagnac Airport The openings conclude a major transformation programme initiated by Toulouse Blagnac in 2017 The airport’s aim was to “combine Toulouse art de vivre with live tech” accessories and gifts and Lagardère said it had put a strong emphasis on Sense of Place The five Foodservice concepts cater to different passenger needs The 250sq m Relay-Stade Toulousain-Fnac ‘combi-store’ (pictured above) combines three concepts: travel essentials brand Relay Fnac’s cultural products and high-tech accessories the official store of the Toulouse rugby team which offers official and lifestyle polo shirts and merchandise a 200sq m fast-casual concept (pictured above) There is also a dedicated 70sq m Relay unit The 100sq m La Tête Dans Les Etoiles is a bespoke retail concept dedicated to air and space as well as model airplanes and aerospace themed merchandising a concept targeting children that offers a selection of books The Fashion Place is a 180sq m multi-brand store dedicated to fashion and accessories Le J’Go Store is described as a traditional outlet from the south of France A 400sq m J’Go Restaurant is scheduled to open airside in September 2019 It will feature a bar and seating in a bistro setting Eric Kayser is a premium French bakery concept featuring speciality breads and freshly prepared items There is a 200sq m unit and a 120sq m self-service shop Prêt A Manger will open in January 2019 in 250sq m of space The brand offers handmade freshly prepared food and organic coffee made daily on the premises from natural ingredients a gourmet pop-up has been opened that will be changed each season Yummy & Guiltfree will occupy the space in winter Ô Sorbet D’Amour will serve sorbets and ice cream in summer while Maison Pariès is a traditional chocolate maker from the Basque country and will take over the space in autumn “Toulouse Blagnac is rooted in a region with a strong local identity and a dynamic international development,” said Lagardère Travel Retail Chief Operating Officer France & Luxembourg Vincent Romet Toulouse Blagnac Airport President of the Board Philippe Cebassa commented: “We chose Lagardère Travel Retail France because they offered a great balance between global brands (Prêt A Manger) and local brands (J’Go) Lagardère Travel Retail Deputy General Manager Travel Essentials & Foodservice Matthieu Mercier added: “From the start we were completely aligned with Toulouse Blagnac’s vision to reinvent the passenger experience and to renovate the space associating tradition and innovation Dufry has inaugurated a renovated 1,700sq m walk-through duty free store representing “the best practices in travel retail” at Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport (ATB) represents Dufry’s commitment to being best in class in travel retail Dufry CEO Southern Europe & Africa Pedro Castro told The Moodie Davitt Report “With our Toulouse store we have conveyed a strong Sense of Place by incorporating local and traditional elements whilst also delivering a modern and engaging store space The concession covers 1,800sq m over a new walk-through duty free space and a last-minute duty free shop (120sq m) Dufry previously operated six stores across 818sq m integrated and world-class experience” in its bid to retain the contract The stores are part of a wider commercial revamp catering to growing international passenger numbers specifically to China and other Asian destinations is seeing passenger profiles evolve at the airport “The renovation is integrated across the whole airport commercial offer and passenger flow,” said Castro “The airport went through a very deep process of thinking advising and designing when planning the changes for the airport We were the incumbent during the tender process that followed and understood and embraced ATB’s thinking from the very beginning and were consequently able to win the tender.” “[This is] a true example of a real and constructive partnership in practice “A coherent shop for all customers” the commercial offer has been tailored to the Toulouse airport traveller covering diverse customer profiles such as business and frequent travellers “There is always a challenge in an airport commercial offer to satisfy all the different passenger profiles The ambition of any duty free shop is to try to be a ‘catch-all shopping place’ but sometimes to offer everything to everybody can make you look inconsistent and not attractive “ATB has a very good customer base with a lot of business travellers but at the same time it is a very appealing tourist destination and on top of that Asian route expansion is on the way The detailed insights that Dufry was able to share with the airport along with the use of digital media to communicate and the showcasing of local products – including renowned local foods – helped deliver a “coherent shop for all customers” The only Airbus corner in travel retail is incorporated into the store design a nod to the aircraft manufacturer’s Toulouse base The customer experience at Toulouse Airport is based on “unrivalled customer service” by offering both Sense of Place with a “seamless transition from the city of Toulouse to the airport” and a wide assortment of well-known international brands As part of Dufry’s digital strategy and to enhance the store dynamic technology developed for an easier and more enjoyable customer experience is being integrated throughout the store This will include new screen equipment and a ‘Contentainment’ area The walk-though store offers a wide assortment of local products across categories including regional fragrance and cosmetics brands and local wines exclusive to Dufry The ‘Terre d’Occitanie’ space celebrates local delicacies The beauty space features over 150 global brands with an additional focus on new names housed in a dynamic space with a tasting bar will be brought to life with events and exclusive offers where travellers can find exclusive tobacco brands and competitive prices The walk-through store also features speciality fashion-concept corners: ‘Time Box’ Dufry has addressed the airport’s strong family profile with a Kid’s Zone dedicated to children’s toy brands and confectionery This is based on a similar concept that has proven popular in other stores Commenting on the partnership with Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Castro added: “To work with such enthusiastic people like ATB is easy but at the same time completely open-minded “The whole ATB team has been involved in the project not only of course handling their areas of responsibility but truly wanting to get the best possible outcome for this project “Led by excellent professionals and individuals such as [ATB Executive Board Chairman] Jean Michel Vernhes [ATB Non-Aeronautical Revenue Development Director] Bruno Balerdi and [ATB Head of Marketing I have to say that my team and myself have enjoyed this project and are very proud of the result “[We] look forward to seeing the store perform and deliver over the coming year [This is] a true example of a real and constructive partnership in practice The duty free store and a new security checkpoint in Hall D are the first part of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport’s flagship transformation project With all security checks now taking place in a single location all passengers will have access to the walk-through store VAT charged on product prices) or international (outside Schengen Area The airport hailed the Dufry brand as a “benchmark in the airport world” and the store as a prelude to the upmarket services that will be offered to passengers at the end of the year “This first stage in the journey to boarding is illustrative of the full experience we intend to offer our passengers at the end of the year: a single route for all with a more pleasant feel and with many services along the way,” explained Toulouse-Blagnac Airport Chairman of the Board Jean-Michel Vernhes “We have an ever-growing international clientele who want their time at the airport to be useful and enjoyable in 2018 we will be offering a far superior level of services than before so we hope that our passengers will be patient and understanding about any inconvenience caused over the coming months This is due to the scale of the task we have undertaken to offer them an infrastructure that meets their expectations.” The airport has named several brands and retailers to operate across its 5,000sq m of revamped commercial space in 2018 the airport company has granted concessions to Areas (Elior Group) Lagardère Travel Retail and standalone boutiques to Rituals The airport will expand its offering in departures across Hall C and Hall D to 17 shops (ten currently) and 15 eateries (eight new openings this year) FRANCE/SWITZERLAND. Swatch has unveiled a new shop-in-shop in partnership with Dufry at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. The Swiss watch brand’s display features prominently in the TimeBox area of the recently opened 1,700sq m walkthrough Dufry store This follows major shop-in-shop openings for Swatch in what it describes as key airport locations in the past six months and duty free in towns and cities across Asia Swatch told The Moodie Davitt Report that it will continue to open monobrand stores and shop-in-shops throughout 2019 in key travel retail locations where international traffic is growing The brand said it is now present in all major airports with corporate stores as well as in partnership with the main travel retailers Explaining the rationale for establishing the new presence at Toulouse-Blagnac Swatch told The Moodie Davitt Report: “Toulouse Airport has become synonymous with the aerospace industry as the home to aircraft manufacturing giants Airbus and ATR “The traffic and connectivity of the airport has grown constantly in the last few years The new Toulouse-Blagnac airport shop-in-shop is definitely one of the best examples of how our brand is adapting to the necessities of its TR partners and requirements of airports’ available spaces.’’ Asked why travel retail is seen as an increasingly important channel for the brand Swatch said: “Thanks to the development of low-cost air travel and the interest of the millennials to discover the world travel retail offers tremendous opportunities for the brand It is a key area of sales growth and visibility “The middle-class segment is also travelling more and more and airport security measures do leave plenty of time for travellers to spend time in Swatch stores And finally most countries are facilitating the immigration visa processes “Travel retail is considered as a sixth continent as the duty free distribution channel is a strategic market for the development and visibility of brands International tourism will continue to rise despite continuing global geopolitical and economic challenges.’’ The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to present the results of the inaugural TREX Awards A trailblazing celebration of the finest travel retail-exclusive products and other initiatives the TREX Awards recognise the critical need for differentiation within travel retail shining a spotlight on innovations that deliver unique value to travellers The Danish jewellery and eyewear brand has launched with BC Ferries introducing its travel retail-exclusive collection within fashion departments onboard five ferries Described as a first of its kind in Indian travel retail the store blends convenience with personalised service offering travellers easy access to a curated range of global premium brands Toulouse-Blagnac Airport has appointed The Design Solution to design a significant reconfiguration of its terminal Halls A and B in the terminal will get an entirely new layout with the aim of optimising passenger flows and facilitating a more effective commercial performance – including the creation of a “major” walk-through duty free shop The current terminal layout design at Toulouse splits passenger flows immediately after the landslide boundary and a change in floor level was also described by the airport as “sub-optimal” The design project will therefore incorporate the relocation of a number of check-in desks in order to create a more concentrated airside space The Design Solution Director Robbie Gill said: “This project is a classic example of consolidating passenger flows changing landside-airside boundaries and altering operational aspects such as check-in and security areas in order to significantly transform the passenger experience and to drive a more effective commercial performance “We bring considerable experience from our work on a number of French regional airports such as Nantes will further empower the quality of advice that we can deliver on this project.” Retail and Advertising Manager Karine Ducos said: “The management team at Toulouse Airport is convinced that Robbie Gill and his team are the best experts we could appoint to translate the unique Sense of Place of Toulouse creating the most efficient design solution and delivering an excellent passenger experience We are delighted to be working with them and we strongly believe in their commercial principles for our new retail area.” Consultancy Airport Solutions will carry out the business planning aspects of the project while outdoor advertising consultancy Wildstone will also be involved Europe’s first station for the production and distribution of renewable hydrogen in an airport zone was inaugurated on Monday, December 4, 2023. Hyport is an emblematic project for mobility in the Occitanie region It was a busy afternoon at Toulouse-Blagnac airport former minister and President of the Occitania region; Catherine McGregor President of AREC Occitanie; Pierre-André Durand Prefect of the Occitania and Haute-Garonne regions (and also regional delegate for ADEME); and Céline Vachey Hyport station can produce 400 kilos per day of renewable hydrogen by electrolysis there are two stations: one on the tarmac side for airport shuttles aircraft tractors and the generators that supply aircraft with electricity when they are on the ground and not connected to a catwalk; and another that can refuel up to 20 buses or 200 light vehicles a day “Decarbonising aviation starts with making ground operations greener which also emit CO2,” said ENGIE CEO Catherine McGregor The station relies on an agrivoltaic farm in Fanjeaux (South of France) and on the hydroelectric dams of SHEM in the Pyrenees Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and Terega Solutions signed a partnership agreement for the development of hydrogen at airports They will write a roadmap to make the Toulouse airport area one of the first Hydrogen pilot sites in Europe It will host both a production and distribution station as well as a wide range of renewable hydrogen uses was proposed to the Occitania Region by Seiya Consulting** in 2016 It followed the completion of the first regional hydrogen study in Europe Are you a LinkedIn user who would like to follow the latest hydrogen news on a more regular basis? Then our LinkedIn weekly newsletter may be what you’re looking for. You can subscribe to it here Article written by Laurent Meillaud and translated by Logan King  info@hydrogentoday.info Home Newsletters Calendar Hydrogen in the world Key players in hydrogen Our fact sheets about hydrogen © Copyright – Communicaweb 2025 Legal noticies – Management of personal data  A first-of-its-kind real-world test of an autonomous baggage tractor is being carried out at Toulouse-Blagnac airport Testing of an autonomous tractor for transporting baggage between the baggage sorting area and the aircraft is being carried out at Toulouse-Blagnac airport The aim of this test (which is the first in real conditions) is to improve baggage flow performance and ramp safety at airport hubs operators can focus on decision-making and management actions which saves time and efficiency when handling aircraft Once the passengers’ baggage has reached the baggage sorting area the autonomous baggage tractor intervenes in the following way: “This test is a concrete step to designing the smart airport connected and more efficient for our customers,” said Philippe Crébassa Chairman of the Executive Board of Toulouse “It was only natural that this world first took place at Toulouse airport To carry out its tasks and integrate ramp traffic the AT135 tractor is equipped with intelligent sensors that enable it to recognise its environment detect obstacles at 360° and make decisions The vehicle can move around the airport autonomously due to its sensors (Lidar GPS and odometer) and its autonomous steering software It also communicates with the hub’s traffic signals The autonomous electric baggage tractor has been operational at Toulouse-Blagnac airport every day since 15 November and has been able to navigate the environment autonomously thanks to specific authorisations , , , By No comments yet "a69d48249abd2851d74ec93ee595b15b" );document.getElementById("d6337c1004").setAttribute( "id" Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This 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French company we are happy to share a new ambition in the region and especially in Toulouse For each of the new links from Toulouse-Blaganc we believe we can provide a quality service and flexibility that will appeal to and help retain our target market.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Universal Hydrogen gave an operational demonstration of the loading and unloading of its modular hydrogen capsules on board an ATR 72 it also unveiled a hydrogen fuel cell-powered mobile battery charger for electric ground support equipment (GSE) In a previous article we mentioned Universal Hydrogen’s liquid hydrogen capsules A demonstration was organised on 31 October at Toulouse-Blagnac airport (Southern France) It was attended by representatives of airlines official authorities and equipment manufacturers who are members of the Airport Compatibility of Alternative Aviation Fuels Task Force* (ACAAF TF) The demonstration showed the loading and unloading of Universal Hydrogen’s modular hydrogen capsules into a test aircraft thanks to close collaboration with Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and Groupe 3S the ground handling company in charge of ground operations The aim was to demonstrate that the solution offered every safety guarantee Immediately afterwards, the start-up showcased its fueling logistics solution called H2AmpCart. Developed in partnership with JBT AeroTech it uses a fuel cell and can act as a mobile battery charger This charger makes it easy to supply ground support equipment with electrical power Universal Hydrogen’s H2AmpCart modules are filled with green hydrogen outside the airport and then transferred by trailer to the runways This approach optimises GSE operations and minimises downtime Universal Hydrogen is showing that hydrogen can be used at an airport without necessarily needing a suitable filling infrastructure which is supported by the Airport Council International World (ACI) and which is driving the implementation of new technologies in airports Do you want to learn more about Universal Hydrogen and its hydrogen capsules? Then our latest article on the American start-up should interest you. You can read it here You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Dufry has officially opened a 1,700sq m duty free store at Toulouse Blagnac as part of the airport’s wider inauguration celebrations Toulouse Duty Free first opened to passengers in April 2018 The store aims to offer a strong Sense of Place by seamlessly transitioning passengers from the city to the airport That transition is achieved both through design and the product offering which features a variety of local products across categories Football freestylers called ‘Urbanballers’ also took part in the event showing off tricks and skills in a flashmob format They ended their performance with the reveal of their Toulouse Football Club t-shirts a nod to the importance Toulouse Duty Free gives to its local heritage “It’s a pleasure to be here today to celebrate our Toulouse Duty Free joint project with ATB [Aéroport Toulouse-Blagnac],” said Dufry Division CEO for Southern Europe & Africa Pedro Castro “For us it symbolises the best practise we always aim to achieve with our airport partners The images below capture some of the highlights of the store: